Our Story

It all started when…

Suzie Johannes, PT and Lisa Dolphin, OT dreamed of a place that helped children of all abilities thrive, while also cultivating their joy. 

They envisioned an intimate, therapist-owned practice where they could provide the quality of care that they would want for their own children. 

Because they recognize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all solution, they envisioned a setting where they could collaborate with each family to create an individualized plan that results in the best possible outcomes.

They believe that all families deserve to be treated like, well, family. 

So in 2019, ProActive Pediatric Therapy was born. 

Our Mission & Vision

ProActive’s mission is to support families’ goals and dreams for their child by promoting a child’s ability to thrive physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially.   

We support each child’s ability to thrive through prevention and early identification, collaboration with parents and community care providers, and offering of neuroscience-based pediatric therapy to infants and children of all abilities.  

ProActive’s therapy services consistently embody trust, communication, optimal developmental outcomes, and above all, fostering the child’s sense of self-confidence and joy. 

Our Vision is that ProActive will be regarded as the state’s leader in infant and child development by offering pediatric therapy services rooted in the integration of the nervous system to optimize developmental outcomes for infants and children of all abilities.  

We are passionate and devoted to preventing developmental issues using a proactive (rather than reactive) model of care so that children do not have to struggle at home or school as they grow.   

Our Values

Trust

We know that there is nothing more important to you than your child’s developmental success. We understand that trust is earned through the interactions and experiences you and your child have with us. We strive to provide the kind of care we would want for our own children.

Partners in Care

No one knows your child better than you do. We will listen with empathy and collaborate with you to provide the best quality of care for your child. Together, we are a team, and your precious child is our shared focus.

Excellence

We are lifelong learners. We continuously improve our therapeutic skills and seek greater understanding of the science that informs our care, so we can create the best possible outcomes for your child.

Joy

Our intention is to always and every time cultivate your child’s (and your!) sense of self-worth, competence, and above all, joy.

We truly are filled with joy when we are able to help support an individual’s successes and improve the quality of life for infants, children, and their families within our community.